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FIREROD® Product Guide
FIREROD® Product Guide
© 2018 Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company.
Document 10-29296 June 18, 2018
Product Guide
Safety
The following markers utilized throughout this guide shall have the meanings set forth below:
DANGER –
This is a danger statement that is related to the use of this product. Failure to heed these
messages will result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING – Risk of Electric Shock –
This is a warning statement that warns of the presence of electrical
voltages, which can cause physical injury or death.
CAUTION –
This is a caution statement that is related to the use of this product. These statements caution
against actions, which may damage the product or associated equipment.
WARNING –
This is a warning statement that is related to the use of this product. These statements warn
of actions that may result in physical injury or death.
DANGER –
Care should be taken to read and completely understand this guide before installing and wiring
the product. The product is designed to become
hot
while in operational use. The end user must conduct
their own risk assessment to identify if there is any residual risk pertaining to direct contact with hot
surfaces. There is potential risk of rupture or other malfunction of the product if it is not installed in
accordance with this guide or other installation instructions provided by Watlow. It is the end user’s
responsibility to ensure that the product is properly selected and installed in accordance with applicable
recommendations given within this guide.
Note:
this guide does not cover all foreseeable end-use
applications, therefore, consult your local Watlow representative with any additional questions or concerns.
General
The purpose of this product guide (the “Guide”) is for Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company (“Watlow”) to convey
certain recommendations, advisories, and requirements regarding your purchase and use of the product(s) described
below (the “Product”). This guide is not intended to be an exhaustive list of recommendations, advisories, or
requirements for the use of the products. Please visit Watlow’s website (http://www.watlow.com/) or contact Watlow
customer service (1-800-WATLOW2) for more information regarding Watlow’s products. To ensure the proper use
of the product, each user of the product should carefully review this guide. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL CAUSE YOU TO ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT
OF SUCH FAILURE.
Product Description
This guide applies to Watlow FIREROD
®
heaters. The product can be distinguished via marking on the outer metal
sheath and/or a lead wire tag with “WATLOW FIREROD” or simply “FIREROD”.
WARNING – Risk of Electric Shock –
Any installation and maintenance performed on this product shall
be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with applicable national and local electrical codes.
It is the end user’s responsibility to ensure that proper precautions are taken to ensure that necessary
personal protective equipment is utilized by persons installing and maintaining any equipment.
